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AV16 BYY

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,814 mi
Last recorded98,814 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,952 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view

Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,775 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 67,148 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 67,145 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,826 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AV16 BYY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,717 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV16 BYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV16 BYY registered?

AV16 BYY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 BYY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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